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Sign the card to thank President Obama for taking action and let him know you'll keep working to prevent gun violence!

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President Obama:

Thank you for taking action to reduce gun violence to narrow the gun show loophole by enforcing laws that are already on the books and working to clarify who is “engaged in the business” of selling guns and who is therefore required to perform background checks.

Because of the voices of Americans across the country, including many of our courageous elected officials who signed letters urging this action, the work of gun violence prevention advocates, and because of your decision to act, our families will be safer.

We know that this won't stop all shootings, but it's a big step! Continuing to organizing locally for state-based action will help finish the job, and you can count on me to continue to advocate for progress.

Below are ways that you can get involved with North Carolinians Against Gun Violence. After you fill out the form, we will be in touch with you to talk about your interests. Thank you very much for volunteering to keep North Carolinians safe from gun violence.

Beginning October 1, 2013 North Carolina bars and restaurants, even those that serve alcohol, must allow permit holders to carry their concealed handguns on the premises UNLESS the owner posts a “conspicuous notice” prohibiting them.

North Carolinians against Gun Violence (NCGV) has laminated signs available for owners of restaurants or bars who do not wish to allow weapons in their establishments. NCGV is also growing a list of the places posting against weapons. This list is available on our website so people know where to take their families that will still allow us to eat in peace.

We would love to add your establishment to that list.

Use the form below to pledge to post against weapons in your business. You will receive an information packet, including a laminated sign.

Please note: by signing below you will be included on our list of restaurants.

As a local bar or restaurant owner I care about the safety of my staff and customers. No one in my establishment should need to worry about the threat of loaded, concealed weapons.

We must offer more than prayers and sorrow. Have we reached a point where our children cannot attend school without fear of being gunned down by a homicidal maniac who has obtained easy access to firearms? As mothers and fathers this simply cannot be acceptable; cannot be our way of life.

Today, American families must demand immediate action by our elected leaders to reform our gun laws. If elected officials cannot find their voices now and call for change—if NRA campaign contributions and threats continue to dictate their decision-making, taking priority over the preservation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—what will it say about them?

Moreover, if we allow them to remain silent, what will it say about us?

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Sign below to pledge your support to work with NCGV to hold our elected officials accountable. Common sense gun laws can and do save lives.

We need our political leaders to be strong and do the right thing, no matter the opposition.

We need you to build a safer North Carolina and America.

NCGV has been fighting hard to reduce gun violence and keep our streets safe for nearly 20 years. But right now, we’re seeing the perfect storm of reduced funding and an onslaught of state legislation that threatens the progress NCGV has made. But there is good news:

Thank you for standing with NCGV to tell legislators not to pass the Concealed Carry in Bars and Restaurant bill! This bill looks like it will be a no-go for 2012. We deserve not to worry about loaded guns in family restaurants.

But, NCGV’s primary mission of reducing gun violence and promoting gun safety remains as urgent as ever. Please help us continue to defend your right to be safe and free from gun violence, and support NCGV today! Even the smallest contributions cango a long way toward helping us preserve that freedom.

$17 will provide lifesaving information for 100 families who are concerned about how guns are stored in homes where children play and visit. Asking about guns saves kids!

$43 will purchase one violence prevention program curriculum for 35 kids. Developed by youth for youth!

$126 will provide one week of our six week comprehensive violence prevention programming for a youth struggling with their direction in life. One graduate of our program stated, “This program changed the way I see things.” On the verge of failing out of middle school, this participant has gone on to graduate from high school as an honor roll student, attends college classes, and works with youth in his community!

$254 will sponsor a youth sports team to promote positive activities for youth who would not otherwise participate. One season of sports can teach a lot of cooperation and conflict resolution!

$499 will train the trainer to teach people who routinely come in contact with adolescents to recognize the warning signs of suicide. More lives are lost to suicide by firearm than all other forms of gun violence combined - and it can be prevented!